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WAEC Confirms, Over 600,000 Candidates to sit for 2025 BECE from Wednesday, June 11
“This is a critical moment for over 600,000 young Ghanaians. We encourage every candidate to stay focused and believe in their hard work.” WAEC
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GES Begins Second Phase of Monitoring Student Transcript System in SHS, SHTS, and STEM Schools
“The purpose of the visit is to assess progress and determine the level of support required to strengthen the STS implementation,” — GES
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BECE 2025 School Selection: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers
Candidates for the 2025 school selection are to choose seven schools in total, five as main options and two as alternatives, with clear limits on boarding status and category selection to ensure equity and access.
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Asanteman Pays Tribute to Late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II
“Mampong has lost a father. Asanteman has lost a compass.” “Yɛda wo ase, Nana. Da yie, Daasebre.” – A Family member
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“Let Districts Handle Teacher Recruitment, Not Accra” – President John Mahama
“Districts know their needs, how many schools they have, how many teachers they require. Let’s give them the power to recruit,” – President Mahama
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Bodomase St. Stephen R/C JHS Breaks Ground with E-Voting in Prefect Elections
“This is not just about electing leaders—it’s about shaping students into critical thinkers and active participants in the society,” Mr. Jude Owusu Brefo
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Laptop Awaits Kumawu Constituency’s Best BECE Student as MP, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim Donates 1,450 Mathematical Sets to candidates
“Your future begins now. Study hard and let this support inspire you to achieve greatness,” — Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim
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GES Releases Feeding and Exam Fees for SHS and Technical Schools
“Funds for April 2025 feeding and first semester examination fees have been released to support Senior High and Technical Schools,” — GES
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Ashanti Regional GES Launches High Schools’ Music Fiesta in Kumasi
“Music speaks a universal language. This fiesta is about using the arts to bring our students together across backgrounds and schools,” Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah
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Mr. Owusu Nelson at 90: A Legacy of Wisdom, Service, and Inspiration
“”From the classroom to the constitution, from the pulpit to the family hearth—Mr. Owusu Nelson is a guiding light of wisdom and service.”
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Catholic Diocese of Konongo- Mampong Mourns Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Opoku Gyedu
“It is with deep sadness, suffused with faith in the resurrection, that we announce the death of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Opoku Gyedu.”
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GES Declares Friday, 6th June a Holiday for Eid ul-Adha Observance in Schools
“Heads of schools are to permit students who wish to travel home and celebrate the Eid ul-Adha with their families the opportunity to do so.” — GES Circular, 3 June 2025
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Daniel Fenyi Appointed as New Head of Public Relations for Ghana Education Service
“This is a pivotal moment for education in Ghana, and strategic communication is central to our progress.” — GES Official
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Bodomase St. Stephen RC JHS Holds Prefect Manifesto Day Ahead of E-Voting Elections
“Leadership is not just about standing in front of people—it’s about standing for people,” said one candidate during the manifesto session.
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Sekyere Kumawu Education Directorate Celebrates Mr. Jacob Nti Danso at Grand Retirement Ceremony
“Hard work truly pays. I’m proud to have served, and I’ll continue to offer my support wherever I’m needed.” – Jacob Nti Danso
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OSP Declares Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Wanted
“Nobody is above accountability. This is about respect for the law and public trust,” the OSP stated.
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Ashanti Regional GES to Launch High Schools’ Music Fiesta on June 4
“Music connects beyond words. This event is about harmony, unity, and the voices of our future leaders.”
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“Go Back to Work”, GES Tells Cleared Recruits Following Post-Election Revocations
After months of uncertainty, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed newly recruited staff in the Ashanti Region – whose appointments were revoked after the 2024 elections – to resume work following successful validation.
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Former NDC Regional Chairman Joseph Ade Coker Passes Away
“Ghana has lost a loyal servant in both politics and sport—Joseph Ade Coker’s legacy will be remembered by many.”
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Kumawu MP, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim to Reward Brilliant Basic School Pupils with School Bags
“Brilliant children deserve to be seen, supported, and encouraged. This is one way we are celebrating their efforts,” Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim
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Public Concern as OA Transport Allegedly Ignores New Approved Fare Reductions
“Policies mean nothing if they are not enforced. We owe it to each other to speak up when something is wrong.”
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Ghana Extends Airport Operating Hours in Kumasi and Tamale to Boost Domestic Travel
“Improved accessibility means more opportunities for economic activity, convenience, and connectivity for Ghanaians across the regions,” the statement noted.
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GNAT Sekyere Kumawu–Afram Plains District Holds 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference, Elects New Leadership
“Together, we shall continue to build a stronger GNAT—one that champions teacher welfare and advances education in Ghana,” Chairman Kooko affirmed.
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University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Renamed After Late President John Evans Atta Mills
“We honour a man who believed in the transformative power of education and health to shape a stronger Ghana,” Hon. Haruna Iddrisu stated.
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Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, MP for Kumawu to Hold Career Guidance and Orientation for BECE Candidates on May 30
“Empowering students with guidance today lays the foundation for a focused and purposeful tomorrow,” Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim stated.
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Sekyere Kumawu District COHBS Holds 2025 District Delegates Conference, Elects New Leadership
“Let us work hand in hand to build a basic education system that is inclusive, innovative, and ready for tomorrow,” Ashanti Regional COHBS PRO
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US Suspends New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Security Vetting
“This suspension risks undermining the openness of our academic institutions and sends the wrong message to the world’s brightest students,” one university official said.
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Ministry of Education Released Official Guidelines for BECE 2025 School Selection
“We encourage every parent and guardian to actively participate in the school selection process. This decision plays a major role in shaping the academic journey of each child,” an official from the Ministry of Education stated.
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Health Minister Swears in New Boards of Key Health Institutions
“We are not just reforming institutions—we are reshaping the future of healthcare for every Ghanaian,” said Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
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Education Minister Chairs High-Level Dialogue on Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP)
“GALOP represents our shared resolve to deliver meaningful results in basic education through accountability, innovation, and inclusive planning,” Hon. Iddrisu stated.